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Comment on UK Conservative party would ban under-16s from social media in ~society
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Comment on How to practically liquidate lots of little things of moderate value in ~finance
kingofsnake LinkIf you're in a major centre, don't underestimate how many people will come out to buy your stuff if it's listed on Marketplace. Take good photos, explain why you're selling and the condition of...If you're in a major centre, don't underestimate how many people will come out to buy your stuff if it's listed on Marketplace. Take good photos, explain why you're selling and the condition of the item, and price it for 2/3 or half of the going rate from other sellers.
Honestly, stuff flies out of the house. Best yet, if you have a covered space and are able to ask people to e-transfer or leave cash in your mailbox, I've found that trusting people to pay and take works. Of course, only do this if the value of the thing is less than what you're willing to lose.
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Comment on Hooters | Bankrupt in ~food
kingofsnake Link ParentGlad to hear from somebody who was in it. I was always suspicious of a place that called itself a family restaurant but focused on boobs to sell itself, but I also heard exactly what you described...Glad to hear from somebody who was in it. I was always suspicious of a place that called itself a family restaurant but focused on boobs to sell itself, but I also heard exactly what you described -- that it was a running joke.
Is it possible that once again, the same people who brought us explicit lyrics labels on CDs, the ESRB and every other 90s moral majority gatekeeping practice, were taking the Hooters joke too seriously?
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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
kingofsnake Link ParentI like this. That said, I see those who think that real estate is an easy path to glory burn out fast, too. All of that fakeness has to be so taxing.I like this. That said, I see those who think that real estate is an easy path to glory burn out fast, too. All of that fakeness has to be so taxing.
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Comment on Russia claims second Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine was ‘retaliation’ for attack on Vladimir Putin residence in ~society
kingofsnake Link ParentIt's a reactive world - I don't imagine that Tildoes would fault you for an emotional response to the lies, injustice and all out shit of it all.It's a reactive world - I don't imagine that Tildoes would fault you for an emotional response to the lies, injustice and all out shit of it all.
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Comment on What private companies are you happy doing business with? in ~talk
kingofsnake Link ParentIt's nice to see Canadian retail thriving as since NAFTA, it's been less and less in many sectors. I'll raise you a Calgary Co-op, a grocery chain owned by its members with a successful liquor...It's nice to see Canadian retail thriving as since NAFTA, it's been less and less in many sectors.
I'll raise you a Calgary Co-op, a grocery chain owned by its members with a successful liquor store, gas bar and loyalty program. While it's been a few years since they switched distributors, their produce used to come almost entirely from Alberta farms. Apparently this just wasn't tenable anymore.
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Comment on What private companies are you happy doing business with? in ~talk
kingofsnake Link ParentMy wife is a ride or die rhino user, and thanks to educators in her landscape architect faculty who are passionate about quality reliable software. Glad to see it mentioned here.My wife is a ride or die rhino user, and thanks to educators in her landscape architect faculty who are passionate about quality reliable software. Glad to see it mentioned here.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kingofsnake Link ParentAh no kidding! They're both charming games with driven plots. I'd recommend starting with 2 as they're both very similar, but the story in 2 is far better. I played it 7 or so years ago and still...Ah no kidding! They're both charming games with driven plots. I'd recommend starting with 2 as they're both very similar, but the story in 2 is far better. I played it 7 or so years ago and still enjoyed what it has to offer.
That said, the gameplay is a bit of a grind these days.
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Comment on How do you report an entire topic? in ~tildes
kingofsnake Link ParentNa, it was about which progressive movements or ideas turned out to be harmful, not useful or false. It was sort of carelessly constructed, but I don't think that people should shame it on its...Na, it was about which progressive movements or ideas turned out to be harmful, not useful or false. It was sort of carelessly constructed, but I don't think that people should shame it on its premise.
Progressive doesn't always equal good, and I figure that despite it's mediocre framing, it's a good chance for moderates, lefties and righties among us to take part in some ritualistic sacred cow bashing ;)
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Comment on Advice on avoiding the hedonic treadmill of endless content? in ~life
kingofsnake Link ParentFunny, Kodi only works for my wife when I'm in the room as well ;). I've found NAS access to be a bit finnicky, and for me, that's how I'd like to set up access for my daughter and wife. Here's...Funny, Kodi only works for my wife when I'm in the room as well ;). I've found NAS access to be a bit finnicky, and for me, that's how I'd like to set up access for my daughter and wife. Here's hoping it works as, like you, Jellyfin isn't as easy on the eyes.
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Comment on Advice on avoiding the hedonic treadmill of endless content? in ~life
kingofsnake Link ParentI'm always curious whether self described Kodi users began with XBMC. Was that you too? I was hopeful that I could use Kodi like a Jellyfin server across devices for my 2 year old but I'm not...I'm always curious whether self described Kodi users began with XBMC. Was that you too?
I was hopeful that I could use Kodi like a Jellyfin server across devices for my 2 year old but I'm not totally sure that it behaves like that. That said, Kodi is the most beautiful of the bunch when it comes to media player software.
Do you use it on a single device or multiple?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kingofsnake (edited )Link ParentThanks for the vote of confidence. Upon finishing it, do you feel like it's a) objectively an unpolished game and not comparable to Suikoden 2 b) you've grown up but the Suikoden formula has not,...Thanks for the vote of confidence. Upon finishing it, do you feel like it's a) objectively an unpolished game and not comparable to Suikoden 2 b) you've grown up but the Suikoden formula has not, or c) that this sort of traditional JRPG just doesn't hit like it used to.
My reaction was pretty swift, so I'm trying to navigate why a beautiful looking game with passable voice acting and characters repelled me like it did. What rubbed you the wrong way here?
**Edit: Your hyperlink basically describes this. Thanks!
I could roll your dislike for Sea of Stars into the same question as above. Have the games changed or have you?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kingofsnake LinkI'm having a PlayStation 1 RPG throwback moment with the Final Fantasy Tactics re-release for Switch, and with Eiyudan Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, the Suikoden spiritual successor. With Tactics,...I'm having a PlayStation 1 RPG throwback moment with the Final Fantasy Tactics re-release for Switch, and with Eiyudan Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, the Suikoden spiritual successor.
With Tactics, I'm incredibly impressed with the voiceover work and the new script. A level of plot depth and intricacy has been introduced to a story that I thought I knew, and it's amazing. The gameplay continues to be addictive, even as I run through the game for what's probably the 10th time.
As for Eiyudan Chronicles, it's cool in some ways and in others, the kind of game that I'll likely stop playing. 3 hours in, the character stereotypes are terribly annoying and so far, the plot feels too similar to Suikoden 2, but minus the charm that the older game brought to the landscape in the 90s. It's likely that I've aged out of the audience for a title like this, but I do feel like there's still plenty to be desired here.
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Comment on Moving out soon. Think out loud with me regarding saving money vs. quality of life. in ~life
kingofsnake LinkThanks for laying it all out so neatly! Roommates is always a bit of a quandary when it comes to personality and lifestyle matching. That said, I'd take the roommate option almost every time if it...Thanks for laying it all out so neatly! Roommates is always a bit of a quandary when it comes to personality and lifestyle matching. That said, I'd take the roommate option almost every time if it felt right. In addition to the financial, social and security benefits it can provide, living with people is just more (for better and otherwise) more interesting than living alone.
I've lived with numerous households of roommates, both in my home country and abroad, and so long as you get good vibes in the interview, I'd say it's worth taking the risk. If you're extroverted and want to learn more, I'd recommend meeting with all of the roommates for a first and perhaps second interview where you can ask about living styles, get to know them (and any partners that stay over) personally and express what you're looking for.
At worst, you move to a shared house where people keep to themselves, you can save money and take some time to imagine what the next stage of your life looks like. At best, this could be a great jumping off point for new friendships, redefining what you want out of a cohabitation situation and most of all, an opportunity to build financial security and go to school.
It's also a chance to get that LASIK eye procedure and have people around to take care of you when you're healing up.
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Comment on How do you report an entire topic? in ~tildes
kingofsnake Link ParentAgreed. The thread is more or less ridiculous, but its existence shouldn't be offensive. Get in there and muck it up in the field of ideas, folks. From the thread's performance, it's obvious that...Agreed. The thread is more or less ridiculous, but its existence shouldn't be offensive. Get in there and muck it up in the field of ideas, folks.
From the thread's performance, it's obvious that Tildoes aren't above a little romp every so often.
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Comment on GLSL Web CRT Shader in ~comp
kingofsnake Link ParentPerfect, thanks!Perfect, thanks!
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Comment on Have you ever had an oddly specific dream come true? in ~talk
kingofsnake LinkWith deja vu, faded memories and liminal experiences/coincidences all spinning around together in my head, I'm never sure whether or not the dream world has crossed into reality or vice versa....With deja vu, faded memories and liminal experiences/coincidences all spinning around together in my head, I'm never sure whether or not the dream world has crossed into reality or vice versa.
So... maybe??
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Comment on GLSL Web CRT Shader in ~comp
kingofsnake LinkAs somebody who doesn't know how the downloadable package works, I'm wondering if OP has advice on how to run this in a browser perpetually or whether it's just not at that stage of development yet?As somebody who doesn't know how the downloadable package works, I'm wondering if OP has advice on how to run this in a browser perpetually or whether it's just not at that stage of development yet?
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Comment on I am kinda curious about the demographics of Tildes in ~talk
kingofsnake LinkElder M millennial in western CanadaElder M millennial in western Canada
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Comment on Stranger Things finale discussion in ~tv
kingofsnake LinkFor me, it was fine. It's always been a safe, easy-to-binge heroes' journey with just enough commitment to wholesome drama, the setting and to light horror to make it accessible for a broad...For me, it was fine. It's always been a safe, easy-to-binge heroes' journey with just enough commitment to wholesome drama, the setting and to light horror to make it accessible for a broad audience.
I got what I was expecting and in the best possible way.
To me, the value would be fragmenting the landscape for that age group. Would banning social media impact a site like Tildes or hobby specific sites?
While it's a dated case today, my time as part of random communities online meant that I still needed to the physical world for friends. Social media wasn't all encompassing then, and to me, that seems like the main goal.